Select the alternative that can be used as a one-word substitute for the highlighted group of words.
The tourists swam in the saltwater lake, separated from the sea.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Lagoon
Explanation:
• A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, such as a sea or ocean, by reefs, barrier islands, or sandbanks.
• Example: Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest coastal lagoon in India.WordMeaningValleyA low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.GlacierA dense, slowly moving mass of ice formed over years by compacted snow.IslandA tract of land entirely surrounded by water.